so that you can approve the things that are superior and can be pure and blameless in the day of Christ,

so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is in the cause of Christ.

These do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;

so that, because of me, your confidence may grow in Christ Jesus when I come to you again.

Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith that comes from the gospel,

For it has been given to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I have.

so that at the name of Jesus
every knee will bow—
of those who are in heaven and on earth
and under the earth—

So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world.

Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I also may be encouraged when I hear news about you.

Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things go with me.

Indeed, he was so sick that he nearly died. However, God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have one grief on top of another.

For this reason, I am very eager to send him so that you may rejoice when you see him again and I may be less anxious.

More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of Him I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them filth, so that I may gain Christ

I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.

For I have often told you, and now say again with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.

So then, my brothers, you are dearly loved and longed for—my joy and crown. In this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.

All the saints greet you, but especially those from Caesar’s household.